Remove Wheels

[Nidsatsu]

Is there something im missing on how these wheels get removed? All 5 knuts were removed but the wheel is still stuck.

[pikkagtr]

Hub is rusted
Kick the back or hit it with a rubber mallet
Should come off
Be sure to clean the hub with wire brush before putting the wheel back on

[M3SQRD]

Yep. Your alum wheel is effectively corroded to the alum brake mounting hat. You’ll need to apply a huge force to break the wheel free. Lying on your back and kicking with both feet doesn’t always work!

[Nidsatsu]

Thanks I got them off by back kicking it. Anyone know the correct how much pounds to put with the tourque wrench? Was it 103lb?

[M3SQRD]

Originally Posted by Nidsatsu

Thanks I got them off by back kicking it. Anyone know the correct how much pounds to put with the tourque wrench? Was it 103lb?

Technically it’s 103.5 lbf-ft

I use 105 lbf-ft.

[mehman63]

Put some antiseize on hub

[Nidsatsu]

Originally Posted by pikkagtr

Hub is rusted
Kick the back or hit it with a rubber mallet
Should come off
Be sure to clean the hub with wire brush before putting the wheel back on

I didn’t clean anything… Is that bad?Should I take the wheel out again and scrape it with the brush? I didn’t think the rust was was gonna be removable so I just put the wheel back on.

[SteveYem]

Originally Posted by Nidsatsu

I didn’t clean anything… Is that bad?Should I take the wheel out again and scrape it with the brush? I didn’t think the rust was was gonna be removable so I just put the wheel back on.

Yes; at your convenience, remove the wheel again and use a steel wire brush on the hub to knock the rust off the jaws. For good measure you can also apply a thin layer of anti-seize to the outside surfaces of the jaws to prevent the rust from developing to the point of making the wheel stick again. I recommend Permatex #80078 anti-seize lubricant.